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Folk Art Mexican Boy Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art
By Jose Maria de Servin
Located in Surfside, FL
Mexico's Schools of Open-Air Painting, free art-teaching institutions sponsored by the government.
Later
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Burlap, Oil
Progressive Youth - Contemporary African American Figurative Painting
By Tim Okamura
Located in East Quogue, NY
Beautifully rendered large-scale contemporary figurative painting of two African American women
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
Vintage Oil Painting of Cottage by a River in the Mountains of South Africa
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Oil Painting of Cottage by a River in the Mountains of South Africa, by South African
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Flowering Tree. African Tulip Tree Landscape Paintings
Located in Oslo, NO
painting, American artist, American art, American landscape
The African tulip tree is one of the symbols
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Group of Three Oil Paintings of African Animals, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Group of three oil paintings on board of African animals such as antelopes, elephants, and lions in
Category
20th Century Philippine Barbizon School Paintings
Materials
Paint
19th Century North African river landscape oil painting of a man using a Shadoof
By David Bates b.1840
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
African river landscape painting figures at a Shadoof by David Bates. A man is shown filling a bucket as
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Oil - North African Scene, Market Square
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed indistinctly 'E. H.' to the lower left. On canvas.
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$212 Sale Price
20% Off
"Receding Flood, 1959" African American Abstract Expressionist Oil Connecticut
Located in Yardley, PA
Guild Arts Center, New Canaan, CT, 1984
Awards:
Best in Show for Oil Painting, New Haven Festival of
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Lustre - original impressionism African wildlife paintings - contemporary Art
By Catherine Ingleby
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online.
“Lustre” by Catherine Ingleby is a captivating original wildlife painting that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
African School Mid 20th Century Oil - Extracting the Grain
Located in Corsham, GB
This captivating and colourful oil depicts two African figures extracting grain from sheaves of
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Saidi Nakoko, African Tingatinga School Painting, Oil on Canvas, 1970s, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Saidi Nakoko, Tingatinga, Tanzania, 1970s
Oil on canvas
Work signed by the artist
Working
Category
Vintage 1970s Tanzanian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$694 Sale Price
51% Off
Saidi Nakoko, African Tingatinga School Painting, Oil on Canvas, 1970s, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Saidi Nakoko, Tingatinga, Tanzania, 1970s
Oil on canvas
Work signed by the artist
Working
Category
Vintage 1970s Tanzanian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$1,134 Sale Price
20% Off
Agogo -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Expressionist, Puzzle, Oil, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
-surrealistic paintings. He infuses a strong socio-cultural interpretation into his strict patience in searching
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
City On The Sand - Contemporary African Landscape, Oil Pastel Painting
By Janusz Kokot
Located in Salzburg, AT
the Art Institute. He practices painting and drawing. In the years 1988 - 2020 he organized 19
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
African Trees
By Carole Garland
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Africa Trees" is an oil painting inspired by travel in the Hwang National Park in Zimbabwe, in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Religious Painting 19th White Fathers Missionnaries Africa LAVIGERIE
Located in PARIS, FR
whose first mission in Africa was to take care of orphans.
A beautiful period painting with beautiful
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,158 Sale Price
53% Off
Large Colourful Exotic Impressionistic Landscape Painting "African Sky Blue"
By Claire Denarie-Soffietti
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, large scale figurative painting with a vivid, exotic background. The painting style shows
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Wax, Oil, Acrylic
North African School Late 19th Century Oil - Narrow City Street
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming North African scene depicting a street with figures and fruit sellers. Unsigned
Category
Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"African women"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The social theme of the southern life of the people of Africa. Their way of life, national costumes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Feminist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Mid Summer Journey on Sledge" Impressionist South African Painting
By John Koenakeefe Mohl
Located in Houston, TX
Oil painting on canvas board of a sledge pulled by oxen. The painting is done in an impressionist
Category
1960s Naturalistic Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Meditation on African Sculpture, mid-century figural abstract painting
By Beni E. Kosh
Located in Beachwood, OH
Beni E. Kosh/Charles Elmer Harris (American, 1917-1993)
Meditation on African Sculpture, 1957
Oil
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
African Elephant, gold, oil, metallic foil, blue, animals, landscape, grid
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"African Elephant" by Alexis Kandra is an original oil painting with gold and black foil measuring
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Foil
Casamance River by Calo Carratalá - Waterscape painting, Senegal, Africa, palms
By Calo Carratalá
Located in Paris, FR
Casamance River is a unique oil on canvas painting by Spanish contemporary artist Calo Carratalá
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait Painting Contemplation Africa Bold Flow Dream Striking Investment Gold
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: My African Dream - Contemplation
Portrait Painting Contemplation Africa Bold Flow Dream
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Indian Chief, African American Artist, Painting on Paper, Basquiat Vibe
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
The original painting on paper, Indian Chief, 2024 by contemporary African American artist Bai
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Rag Paper, Ballpoint Pen
In from the Jungle (African Elephant) Large Scale Contemporary Surrealist oil
By Thomas Broadbent
Located in New York, NY
This large scale oil painting of a elephant depicted in the remains of a party, with cups, chairs
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Peace: 21st Century Contemporary Figurative Oil Portrait of African Woman, Blue
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
University, Zaria, where he studied Fine Art and majored in painting. He was among the top 25 artists in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sédhiou N1 by Calo Carratalá - Waterscape painting, Senegal, Africa, palm
By Calo Carratalá
Located in Paris, FR
Sédhiou N1 is a unique oil on canvas painting by Spanish contemporary artist Calo Carratalá
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
On the Prowl - original impressionism African wildlife paintings - modern Art
By Catherine Ingleby
Located in London, Chelsea
painting by Catherine Ingleby. This original oil on canvas artwork masterfully captures the essence of a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Oil on Rice Paper Painting titled "Terrain Africa lll" Andrew Lui
By Andrew Lui
Located in Montreal, QC
. Africa lll”; Hand painting is executed in a palette primarily of greens and yellows with touches of pink
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Mid-Century Painting of Party by African-American from Detroit.
Located in Marco Island, FL
The scale of this dynamic party painting by Leroy Foster (1925-1993) makes you feel like you are in
Category
1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Happy Family, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This golden surreal painting of an African family is oil on canvas :: Painting :: Surrealism
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Challenge
Contemporary Photorealist painting of a large African Elephant
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'The Challenge' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of an African
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Attacking Cheetah /// African Wildlife Safari Big Cat Animal Portrait Painting
By Adolf Sehring
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
: Wildlife
*Signed by Sehring lower right
Circa: 1990
Medium: Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Reference: No
Category
1990s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
African Child
By Carole Garland
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The young African boy is wearing native Zimbabwean dress to reflect the historic clothing of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
African Woman portrait
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful 1976 oil on canvas painting depictes an African woman in native dress. Oil on canvas
Category
1970s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
North African Street Market with Figures French Modernist Signed Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Market
French School, indistinctly signed
late 20th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$875 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting,
Africa
by Mary H., Framed Canvas, 1988
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
An elegant Vintage Original abstract canvas painting crafted in oil on canvas with a A monumental
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas
Namibia South African Landscape Purple Cloudy Sky over Fields, signed oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Namibima
by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
oil painting on board, unframed
size: 6 x
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Machiel Hopman (1928–2001), Portrait of an African woman, oil on paper
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Machiel Hopman (1928–2001)
Portrait of an African woman
Signed bottom right Nzama (pseudonym
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
20th C. Figurative Abstract Painting Cleveland School African American Artist
By Beni E. Kosh
Located in Beachwood, OH
Beni E. Kosh/Charles Elmer Harris (American, 1917-1993)
Untitled
Oil on canvas board
Estate stamped
Category
20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Casamance River 4 by Calo Carratalá - Waterscape painting, Senegal, Africa, palm
By Calo Carratalá
Located in Paris, FR
Casamance River 4 is a unique oil on canvas painting by Spanish contemporary artist Calo Carratalá
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait Painting Longing Africa Bold Flow Desire Striking Invest Gold Sensual
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: My African Dream - The Longing
Portrait Painting Contemplation Africa Bold Flow Dream
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Does It Get Better? - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Africa, Oil
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
majored in painting. He was among the top 25 artists in the ‘’Life in My City Art Festival’’ competition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of an African Man - Early 20th Century French Impressionist Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
: French School, early 20th century
Title: Portrait of an African Man
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 29 x 23.5
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
south African landscape, Tinus de Jongh South African 1885-1942
Located in GB
Impressionists.
In 1921 he moved to South Africa, where he continued to produce oil paintings of his
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,187 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Abstract Earth Tone Painting "Embracing the Rhythm of Africa 6"
By Tay Dall
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique and vivid oil painting on canvas. Framing on request.
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chakra - African Abstract Painting Blue Yellow Brown Green White Beige Orange
By Daté Kodjo Amouzou
Located in Sofia, BG
"Chakra" is an African abstract portrait painting by the talented Togolese artist Daté kodjo
Category
2010s Folk Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Regardless I Will Be Here 2: 21st Century Contemporary Oil Portrait, Africa Man
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
University, Zaria, where he studied Fine Art and majored in painting. He was among the top 25 artists in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
African Boy II
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African Boy is a series of paintings by talented artist Faith Gbadero. This series of Artworks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
African Boy III
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African Boy is a series of paintings by talented artist Faith Gbadero. This series of Artworks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
“North African Man, c. 1916-21” by Caleb Arnold Slade, American Portrait Oil
By Caleb Arnold Slade
Located in Yardley, PA
“North African Man, c. 1916-21” by Caleb Arnold Slade (American, 1882-1961)
Inspired by Slade’s
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
African Boy I
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African Boy is a series of paintings by talented artist Faith Gbadero. This series of Artworks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Roman Goddess "Dea Africa" Goddess Of The African Continent, 18th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
18th Century Italian School portrait of the Roman Goddess "Dea Africa" holding a shackled lion, oil on
Category
18th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,076 Sale Price
25% Off
African Boy IV
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African Boy is a series of paintings by talented artist Faith Gbadero. This series of Artworks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
African Series #2
By Theodore Waddell
Located in Bozeman, MT
Waddell's paintings are a combination of rough marks, thick paint, transparent elegant strokes, and
Category
1980s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Oil
Amos A. Langdown (1930-2006) - South African Oil, Two Ladies with Shopping
Located in Corsham, GB
Amos Archibald Langdown (1930-2006) - original artwork. Study of two ladies carrying shopping bags. Signed lower right. Presented in a smart gilt-effect frame with double card mount....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,110 Sale Price
20% Off
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African Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of african oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of contemporary, Impressionist or Expressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 142 contemporary, 47 Impressionist, 42 abstract, 38 modern and 29 Expressionist examples available. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the african oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of brown, black, gray, blue and more. Bai (Carl Karni-Bain), Andrew Turner, Karnish Art, Carole Garland and Calo Carratalá took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much are African Oil Paintings?
The average selling price for african oil paintings we offer is $2,984, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $7,950,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
Questions About African Oil Paintings
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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